The medical group practice of McGovern Medical School, UT Physicians has more than 900 physicians certified in 80 medical specialties and subspecialties and provides multi-specialty care for the entire family.

Office of Public Affairs

Administrative Support

Joy Backhouse

Born and raised in Leicester, England, Joy moved with her family to Houston in 1985. In November 2013, Joy rejoined UTHealth as Executive Assistant supporting the University Communications, Publications and Design team. She previously worked for two years in the Department of Surgery at UTHealth Medical School before leaving for Philadelphia to work at Penn Medicine. Joy is the “go to person” whose expertise is called upon to coordinate executives’ busy schedules, conferences, travel, and ensure a smooth and efficient flow of daily operations. She also serves as one of the department’s Area Safety Liaison personnel.